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Mallorca as a Transit Point for Cartels: Who Controls the Coast?

Why Mallorca Is Used as a Drug Transhipment Point

Mallorca’s coast and port routes make it useful for temporary drug storage and onward transport.

Published: May 15, 2026
Mallorca as a Transit Point for Cartels: Who Controls the Coast?

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Why is Mallorca being used as a transhipment point for drug trafficking?

Mallorca has become attractive to trafficking networks because its coastline offers many small coves and landing spots that are hard to monitor constantly. Goods can be moved from container ships to fast boats, then stored briefly on the islands before being sent on to other countries.

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